It all started with a call for papers to join Emiliano and I for a one-day event titled Big Data from the South: From media to mediations, from datafication to data activism, on July 15, 2017 in Cartagena, Colombia, right before the annual conference of the International Association of Media and Communication Research (IAMCR). Over fifty between academics, activists and practitioners joined us for a full day of amazing exchange.

Collectively decided to start a dedicated blog, featuring weekly guest posts exploring various aspects of 'Big Data from the South', and a mailing list.